Fusion Finance Blog Posts

What Type of Capital Should a Startup Raise?

By Jeff O'Brien | May 9, 2019

Startups are often in a capital raising mode, maybe every year or two, and sometimes more often. There are a number of different paths available, each with distinct trade-offs. Funding requirements, cost, and timing can all drive the capital raising decisions. What are the different options and which ones make the most sense? How should …

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Tariffs and the Technology Supply Chain

By Jeff O'Brien | December 12, 2018

As the US increases tariffs on numerous industries and products, what is the impact on tech and telecom businesses? Which business models are best positioned to withstand these changes? How could this trend change investment strategies and business plans? Current Status of US Import Tariffs According to the Office of the US Trade Representative, total …

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Four Reasons to Obtain a Fairness Opinion for a Technology M&A Transaction

By Jeff O'Brien | September 18, 2018

Fairness opinions are reports provided by an independent third party that determine whether the price paid for a certain transaction is reasonable. While fairness opinions are common for public company buyouts, they are increasingly used by private companies during mergers and acquisitions. For private technology companies, here are four situations that increase the likelihood that …

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Most Valuable Business Models for Mid-Sized Private Technology Companies

By Jeff O'Brien | August 21, 2018

Valuation data for US based tech companies indicates a strong market across the board, but a few types of business models stand out. Looking back over the past two years, we see a wide range of exit multiples (price divided by annual sales). For technology companies, the highest multiples were awarded to Prepackaged Software, followed …

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